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FEMA Reinstates Staff Who Signed Anti-Trump 'Katrina Declaration'
Federal Emergency Management Agency reinstates employees who signed the 'Katrina Declaration' criticizing Trump administration policies during his first term.
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Hegseth Says 60-Day War Powers Clock Stopped With Iran Ceasefire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the 60-day congressional deadline for Iran military operations paused when Trump announced ceasefire Thursday.
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US Drops to 64th in Global Press Freedom Rankings — Lowest Ever
America falls seven spots to 64th place in Reporters Without Borders' 2025 press freedom index, marking a historic low amid Trump administration policies.
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House Passes DHS Funding After 75-Day Shutdown — Trump Sets June 1 Deadline
Congress ends historic 75-day partial shutdown by funding DHS in voice vote. Republicans unlock $75B for ICE and Border Patrol while 1,100 TSA agents quit.
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Surveillance Photos Show Secret Service Firing Five Shots at Trump Assassin
New surveillance images reveal moment Secret Service agents fired at Cole Allen during assassination attempt at White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Senate Democrats Force Sixth Vote to Block Trump's Iran Military Action
Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff push war powers resolution Thursday to restrict Trump administration's Iran operations after five failed attempts.
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Trump to Sign Executive Order Expanding Retirement Plan Access
President Trump will sign executive order aimed at expanding retirement plan access for workers whose employers don't offer benefits, White House official says.
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Iran War Hits $25B Price Tag as Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana Maps
Pentagon reveals $25 billion cost for ongoing Iran conflict while Supreme Court rules Louisiana's 2024 election maps constitute unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
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Trump Hits 60-Day War Powers Deadline Friday — GOP Senators Break Ranks
President Trump faces War Powers Resolution deadline Friday to end Iran hostilities without Congress approval as GOP senators demand exit strategy.